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Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5011127

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, a sub-central government authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a services contract titled "Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5011127." The contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, commenced on 24th March 2025 and will extend until 23rd March 2029, with potential renewals. Awarded to Moorlands Care, the tender process followed a "light-touch" procurement regime and was completed below the threshold, highlighting a specialised procurement method. This contract represents a key opportunity within the region, under the industry classification 85000000, targeting the UKC13 region. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 24th March 2025 and the publishing of contract details on 30th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises within the health and social work sector, particularly those focussing on domiciliary care services. Moorlands Care, identified as an SME, was successful in securing this contract, illustrating that similar businesses with expertise in delivering health and social work services might be well-suited to compete for future opportunities. With provisions for contract extensions, businesses can anticipate sustained collaborations with local governmental bodies, fostering long-term growth and stability. The contract's ability to accommodate renewals indicates a potential for continued engagement, making it an attractive prospect for enterprises aiming to expand their service offerings in regional care provision.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5011127

Notice Description

Provision of a Domiciliary Care Placement for ID5011127

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044248-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,417 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVID SMITH & MICHELLE SMITH AS MOORLANDS CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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